UK Charities Launch Urgent Appeal for Middle East Crisis Relief
The Disasters Emergency Committee seeks funds to aid millions affected by conflict in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.
- The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) comprises 15 major UK aid charities, including Oxfam and the British Red Cross.
- The UK government will match public donations up to £10 million to support the humanitarian appeal.
- Millions in the Middle East face severe shortages of food, water, and medical care due to ongoing conflicts.
- In Gaza, 90% of the population is displaced, with many suffering from hunger and disease.
- Lebanon's shelters and hospitals are overwhelmed as over a million people flee their homes.